7 He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,
Psalms 146:7
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11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. 12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. 13 He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
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